Steel Shot Header Operator: Inside Jobs

Sets up and operates battery of machines to cold forge BB shot for air rifles from coils of steel wire: Aligns die halves that form ball on end of wire, using handtools. Turns setscrews and stop nuts to adjust and synchronize cutoff tool, ram stroke, and feeder arm. Threads wire through straightening rollers and feeding mechanism into ram head. Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunction. Measures shot for conformance to specified tolerances, using micrometer. Sharpens and shapes cutoff tool, using bench grinder.

Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

How much does a Steel Shot Header Operator make?

Nationally: $22,000 – $47,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor

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Steel Shot Header Operator

Set up and operate a battery of machines to cold forge BB bullets. Also known as Cold Header, Cold Header Operator, Header Operator See More

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